Posted by KaraS on February 9, 2005, at 16:43:28
In reply to Re: nothing like a sedating TCA for anxiety/panic » KaraS, posted by ed_uk on February 9, 2005, at 8:25:06
> Hi Kara,
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> Have you ever tried hydroxyzine (Atarax, Vistaril) for anxiety? It takes effect within about half an hour. At the very low dose that you're taking, doxepin has a stong antihistamine action; it's other effects are quite weak at this dose. Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine which is sometimes used to treat anxiety. For most people, hydroxyzine doesn't seem to be very effective but I thought you might like it :-) Since it takes effect quickly, it could be useful prn.
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> Ed.
Thanks Ed. I haven't tried hydroxyzine but I have tried Benedryl. The latter makes me jumpy as well as sedated which is a very uncomfortable state to be in. I was using niacinamide which was calming and exerted its effects because of its antihistaminic activity as well. It isn't enough for me right now however.K
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